When it comes to health, we’re always looking for ways to push for better. It’s why we were founded in the first place. In 1957, our founder, pharmacist William Wilkinson, witnessed a mother sacrifice her health by forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughter’s prescription. He knew there had to be a better way. So, he introduced North America’s first prepaid drug plan, and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a mission to support better health for all Canadians. We aren’t just a health and benefits company. We’re the only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage and care together, all in one place. We’re noble challengers, purposefully building a better way and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach that takes care of the mind and body. Our mission is to create better health for all Canadians, and we know that starts with our employees. THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL GreenShield is seeking a highly entrepreneurial Government and Public Affairs Associate Analyst to help build and scale the organization’s government presence across Canada. This is an exciting opportunity for a curious, motivated self‑starter who wants to take ownership, work with increasing independence, and contribute to meaningful work that helps advance GreenShield’s mission of Better Health for All. Through research, analysis, environmental scanning, and hands‑on program execution, the Specialist supports advocacy efforts, government engagement activities, and market‑enabling initiatives aligned with GreenShield’s long‑term growth objectives and commitment to positive social impact. The role offers broad and meaningful exposure across public policy, government relations, and government‑facing business priorities, with opportunities to contribute to both strategy and execution. Reporting to GreenShield’s Vice President, Government & Public Affairs, the Specialist plays an important role in ensuring the team is informed, prepared, and well coordinated. The position supports federal and provincial strategies across priority jurisdictions by producing timely insights, high‑quality written materials, and strategic program support that enable effective engagement and sustained momentum with government audiences. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to deepen their expertise, exercises sound judgment, asks thoughtful questions, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and wants to grow alongside a team that is actively shaping and scaling a function rooted in purpose, impact, and long‑term value. Key Responsibilities: Monitor policy, legislative and regulatory developments impacting GreenShield’s mission and growth objectives. Conduct research and analysis to support advocacy priorities related to health, benefits, and social policy. Prepare briefing notes, issue scans, summaries, and presentation materials for senior leaders and internal stakeholders. Support the planning and execution of government and stakeholder engagement activities. Coordinate inputs, timelines, and deliverables across internal teams to support advocacy and government-facing initiatives. Maintain trackers and reporting tools to support ongoing monitoring and analysis of government activity. Support internal alignment by sharing timely insights on government priorities, risks, and opportunities. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, Health Policy, Business, or a related field. 3–5 years of relevant experience in public affairs, government relations, policy research, political or public sector environments, or related settings such as consulting, associations, think tanks, or not-for-profits. Demonstrated experience conducting research and policy monitoring, with the ability to synthesize complex information and produce clear, concise briefing notes, analysis, and written materials for internal and external audiences. Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills, with attention to detail and an ability to translate insight into action. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and support cross functional initiatives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, exercising sound judgment and initiative. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), with comfort preparing professional, executive-ready materials and using AI-enabled tools to support research, analysis, and content development. Bilingualism is considered an asset but not mandatory. Nice to Have: Exposure to health policy, benefits, insurance, or social policy. Experience supporting advocacy initiatives or government engagement activities. Familiarity with federal and/or provincial government structures, processes, and/or funding models. Experience working with multiple stakeholders across internal and external environments. THE CULTURE We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just a means to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyone's voice is heard and valued. Because that’s what it takes to create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And we’re driven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that your workplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. That’s why we provide a place where you can be inspired, challenged, and rewarded. Where your growth means our growth. Where your voice is heard and valued. Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters. We believe our people are critical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger, smarter and more informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture to positively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isn’t just about personal achievements, it's about making a difference together. Here’s to Better Health for All! Proficiency in English is required for this position. As part of this role, you will be required to communicate with colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for this position, we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their roles, collaborate, and communicate effectively, and contribute to the success of our organization. GS supports diversity, equity and inclusion in our teams and communities, and we value the unique contributions made by all. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly to every requirement, we invite you to apply. We encourage applications from all candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodation through Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. Providing this information gives GS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability for specific positions, future opportunities or for your personnel file. Your résumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by the Organization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used for aggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification). #J-18808-Ljbffr